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The Augusta News-Review - October 25, 1973 - Anderson: ’The Buck Stops Here.’ “The buck stops here”, said Sheriff William A. Anderson as he lashed city officials following DOI probe. “Since the beginning of the DOI probe, 1 have refrained from specific statements until I have had time to review the interim report-Now I think it is time to speak out in depth concerning ‘his report, the crime problem in general, and those political power structures attempting to shuffle the blame nad pass the buck,” Anderson stated. “First, it is apparent that the great majority of officers in both the Augusta Police Department and the Richmond County Sheriffs Department have been vindicated by the thorough DOI probe. “I stress that my comments are in defense of these men, their reputations and morale. A lawman must have pride in his department and profession or he cannot function. “On several occasions throughout the probe 1 have noted efforts by some Augusta political figures, particularly the mayor, to include the Sheriffs Department in statements made about the DOI investigation. At the same time the city administration has attempted to re-construct history. “Let us remember it was Councilwoman Carrie Mays who initiated the probe, with her request from council floor. She asked that it be determined as to how a two million dollar per year racket could operate undetected, with its headquarters only three blocks from police headquarters. At that time she was chastised by the same city officials that are praising the DOl’s accomplishments. “I, the members of this department, and residents of the County, resent the obvious attempts by Mayor Newman to lump the two departments together and imply equal guilt for allowing organized crime to exist in Augusta. “Throughout the investigation I was in contact with DOI agents and I viewed the investigation as a great help to me in determining where ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*••• • Nothing Over $5 • First Quality J , J • /ii • • SPORTSWEAR • SOUTHGATE PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER A 798-3421 J • Blouses $4 $5, J • w Pants 54 * 5, 8 • Sweaters $4 • ■ We have queen sizes > Table Sale • • yI?All Sales Final all match coordinate J • Use your favorite cUrge * - C & S Cliarge or O 9 Master Charge, or. if you 0 prefer, use our lay-away • plan Open Mon., Tues.. 0 a Wed . 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Along with their advisor, Mr. Larry Sargent, five students from the chapter attended the conference. They were: Marva Stewart, chapter president; Thelma Brooks Thompson, vice-president; John David Nelson, parlimentarian; and Augusta Symphony Book Fair Set For November 2-10 The annual Augusta Symphony Book Fair will be held at the Good Shepherd Bookstore in Augusta, 2300 Walton Way, on November 2 - 10. The event is co-sponsored by the Augusta Symphony Guild and the Good Shepherd Bookstore. Sponsors state that this year’s Fair will include a wider selection than usual of books at unusually reduced prices. This year’s Fair also includes, for the first time, a collection of new phonograph records, also at very low prices. As in former years, the Fair will offer paintings by local Page 2 that it does so from its base withint the city. “My limited personnel and equipment requires me to concentrate in the unincorporated areas of the County - even though my jurisdiction includes the city area. Therefore, as sheriffs before me, I rely on he Augusta Police Department for law enforcement within Augusta. To do otherwise would reduce police protection president-elect, Louis Von Evas, and Brenda Gail Johnson, reporter. Each chapter was given tips on how to increase its membership, which seemed to be the major problem of the chapters and each officer was familiarized with the duties that he is expected to carry out. Bob Moore, director of the Student National Education Association, was very helpful in these areas. All chapters are placed in artists, and there will be a room for old books and old phonograph records. Christmas gift-wrapping is available at no extra charge, say the sponsors. A new feature will, be. a | Salvation Army Band And I Songsters To Give Free Park g Concert Next Sunday The Arts to the People series in Oglethorpe Park will feature a concert Sunday afternoon, October 28, by the Salvation Army Brass Band and Songsters. The concert, which begins at 3, will take place in the park amphitheater, and in the event of rain, it will be held in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Bandmaster Lyman Kimball | Library Department Slates Meeting The 10th District Library Department, GAE will hold its meeting during the annual 10th District meeting of the Georgia Association of Educators to be held at T.W. Josey High School Tuesday, October 30. The meeting will be held in the Josey Library at 9:00 A.M. The meeting will center on “Using Instructional Media for Student Motivation”. Participating in the program will be Dr. Charles L. Butler, Principal of Ursula Collins Elementary School of Augusta Bo's Bait 8t Tackle 2011 Savannah Rd. All kind of baltt & tacklw Soft drlnkt & Baar Opan 7 day* a waak 6 «.m. until your Patronaga Appraclatad to county residents, who comprise the majority of the populace. “During his recent visit to Augusta, Bill Beardsley, Director of the DOI informed me there was no reflection on my department in the report-and he was quoted by the Augusta Chronicle and Atlanta Constitution as saying there is no evidence of a criminal nature against any member of the Sheriff d regions according to their location. Paine College Chapter is one of seven in region V of the association Each region was alloted time for its own discussions. A regional representative and co-representative were elected. Both of hem are from the Paine College chapter. John David Nelson was chosen regional representative and Brenda GaU Johnson was chosen as co-respresentative. special preview showing of the Fair for educators. Called “Teachers’ Choice”, the event will take place from 1 to 5 on Thursday afternoon, November 1. will direct the 35-piece brass band and Mrs. Brenda Johnson will direct the Songsters. Miss Mary Beth Kimball will accompany the choral group. As with all Arts to the People performances, there is no admission c harge. Those planning to attend should bring blankets or cushions on which to sit. who will address the librarians at the 9:00 A.M. session, and members of the 10th District Library Department who will set up a display of learning laboratories to show how instructional media can be used for motivating student learning according to Miss Eula M. Tutt, President. Librarians of private institutions and the public library department are invited to attend. Mrs. Martha Guill is serving as program director for this event. We sell more than glass... SHOWER DOORS Riverside Glass Co. Inc. 49 12th ST. 722-1876 Red Star Lunch 533 9th Street Service 24 hrs. A Day ■! Dining Room Closes 1:00 A.M. & Opens 5:00 A.M. | I Window Service 24 hrs. A Day, Also. | We Stand Behind 32 Years of Quality Food and ?! EFFICIENT SERVICE We Specialize in Fried Chicken BIG PROFIT BIG CASH DOLLARS Yes! Your Organization, Church, Club, School Band or any group that needs money can Earn Big Cash dollars selling News-Review subscriptions. This is Quick Profit for agressive groups. If interested Call 722-4555 and ask for Janies Stewart. | Probe Region Fair A special Counselor Workshop, designed to explore pressing issues on the postseconda r y educational front, will precede Tuesday night’s Probe Regional Fair, it was annouced today by John L. McNeal, fair coordinator. A panel presentation, to begin at 11 a.m. that day at the Richmond Hotel, will feature specialists in their respective fields. Counselors and principals from throughout the CSRA are expected to attend. Dr. Thomas McDonald, director of admissions and testing for the University System of Georgia, will discuss the new “University System Special Studies Program.” He will be followed by Cheryl Wilkes, Augusta College director of financial aid and career planning and placement, who will outline “Studnet Financial Aid Prospects For Department at this time. I have publicly said in the past and I say again - if evidence is found, linking any member of the Sheriffs Department to illegal acts, I won’t lust transfer this person to another position I’ll terminate him and initiate prosecution against him. I will never allow the reputation of 149 honest lawmen to be tarnished by the misdeeds of one officer. “One of the most damaging comments in the DOI report was that there is lack of faith in the police department. 1 do not feel that this is the case with the Sheriffs Department. Our record truly does speak for itself. “It has also been said the people in general condoned gambling and prositution. It is apparent the news media has also condoned these illegal activities, for they too have failed to inform the people. The DOI also suggests closer cooperation between the Sheriff’s Department, The Augusta Police Department and all law enforcement agencies in the area. As a professional lawman, 1 heartily endorse this recommendation, biit, this can only be done after the mayor and Civil Service Commission take steps they feel necessary to set the leadership of the Augusta Police Department on a new course. When this is accomplished a metro enforcement group will be the best and most effective course of action. Until that time because I m the elected Sheriff of all Richmond County, I am instructing my special squads, that they no longer restrict themselves to invisible boundaries between the City nd County. They are to report directly to me, any illegal activity within Augusta. In addition, these squads will be strengthened with unknown personnel. The DOI will be requested to furnish undercover agents to us whenever they are available. “My evaluation of the DOI report indicates too much buck passing has hampered crime fighting efforts, so from now on, until the voters who elected me say otherwise, this Department accepts the responsibility - in other words - “The Buck Stops Here”. $49.88 AuhMdiM Written Lifetime Guarantee Giant \ut<» Painters ISI7 Wilkinson Ho.nl Phone 733-1095 the Future.” “Allied Medical Programs” will be the topic of Margaret Johnson, career consultant for the State Scholarship Commission. James Paschal, coordinator of student personnel, Augusta Area Vocational and Technical School, will discuss “What’s New in Vocational and Technical Schools.” Westside High School Counselor Warren Brogden will have the topic “What You Always Wanted to Know From a High School Couselor but Were Afraid to Ask.” A question and answer session from 12-12:30 will follow the panel presentation. Lunch will be served at 1. The Probe Regional Fair, to begin at 5 p.m. at Bell Auditorium, will give CSRA high school students a chance to talk with representatives of more than 65 institutions of postsecondary education. The three-hour fair is one of 20 being held at central points throughout the state sponsored by the Georgia Educational Articulation Committee. The Probe fair was formerly called College Night. 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Mr. Eugene E. Speer, Jr. (Right standing) director of the hospital, along with Mr. Samuel E. Price (Left standing) chief of volunteer service, received the gift for the Hospital. Making the gift for AMVETS was VAVS Representative Allen Brown (seated second from right) and Mr. James Wooten, local hospital chairman.